Job Description Business Development Manager Reports to: Executive Vice President This Business Development Manager will be responsible for identifying and assessing local markets, clients and opportunities, as well as creating and managing a customer portfolio through prospecting and regular follow up. RESPONSIBILITIES: Identify, develop, and maintain client contacts and project opportunities with key prospects for the region Facilitate relationship-building activities and assists with the development of staff to improve client relationship management skills Advocating for the positioning of multi-dimensional service offerings within the Chicago area and Midwest regional markets Building upon the teams growing design and delivery reputation and promoting their expertise through involvement in boards, industry organizations, and other activities along with fostering relationships with the brokerage, development and direct client communities Proactively researching, identifying, & qualifying opportunities that support the strategic goals of the firm Serving as the responsible and knowledgeable face of when engaging prospective clients or other influencers Ensuring that the practice evolves in a manner which is consistent with Company goals and core values Setting overall project targets, budgets and other key performance indicators Securing a sufficient number of the appropriate assignments to meet the firms overall business goal Participate in business development activities through participation / membership in professional organizations (i.e. SMPS, AIA, ILCMA, IML, ILA, SCUP etc) Participate in Business Development strategic planning